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 Opened in 1931, the Whitney Museum is renowned for its extensive and widely diverse collection of more than 12,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and photographs, representing nearly 2,000 artists. The collection has won critical acclaim for showcasing the individual periods and general movements of 20th-century American art, with an unmatchable array of works from early masters such as Alexander Calder, Reginald Marsh, and Stuart Davis, as well as pieces from late-century artists like Louise Nevelson, Agnes Martin, Ad Reinhardt, and more.
The Whitney is renowned for its Leonard & Evelyn Lauder Galleries, located on the fifth floor. This elegantly designed exhibition space is devoted exclusively to more than 200 of the finest works selected from the museum’s permanent collections. The Lauder Galleries are anchored by several other small galleries showcasing pieces from master American artists such as Georgia O’Keefe, Edward Hopper and Alexander Calder. Another highlight includes the Mildred & Herbert Lee Galleries on the second floor, which display American art created after World War II. In addition to the permanent collection, the Whitney features extensive temporary exhibitions in the Peter Norton Family Galleries and the Emily Fisher Landau Galleries, located on the third and fourth floors. Together, the collection and temporary exhibitions bring forth a broad yet detailed overview of 20th-century American art. |
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